Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in South Harting, Hampshire
BBQ catering in South Harting for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
Book a BBQ in South Harting
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
How our BBQ catering works in South Harting
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We’re often asked to cater informal weddings and big birthday parties, serving sausages, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like South Harting, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
South Harting barbecues: local tips
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Planning a catered barbecue in South Harting? We can help. South Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from South Harting to Guildford (23 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Harting CofE Primary School, often want a barbecue. For guests coming by train, Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. South Harting is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over GU31. Local streets include The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to South Harting we cover include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Harting include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Harting
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Towns and villages near South Harting
What else we do in South Harting
Events we cater in South Harting
Cooked on site, served hot
In South Harting and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Sunset in South Harting is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in South Harting
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to South Harting?
Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you cater in South Harting?
Yes, South Harting is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards